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Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Community 24 Feb 2023

Masterplan for Centre Park put in place

A masterplan to guide development of Centre Park in Māngere has been adopted.

23 Feb 2023

Local grant helps charity glam up the guys

Fix Up Look Sharp is an Onehunga-based charity that provides free styling service for male-identified people looking to sharpen up their appearance for that all-important job interview or meeting.

14-24 year olds 23 Feb 2023

Boards call for civics education in schools

Poor voter turnout at elections is a concern for local bodies in the south.

Community 21 Feb 2023

Report leaves board committed to greater understanding of Māori issues in Manurewa

A detailed report into Auckland Council’s outcomes for Māori has seen Manurewa Local Board call for a workshop to better understand the issues involved.

Community 20 Feb 2023

Rangatahi takes on Manurewa Tuia challenge

The Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe boards are all offering rangatahi places in a programme which pairs local government members with young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Storm 9 Feb 2023

An army of community volunteers mobilises in Auckland’s south

Hundreds of volunteers have come together to support residents in flood-damaged Māngere

Community 27 Jan 2023

Submissions open on Beachlands plan

A private plan change being sought around land in Beachlands could open the way for more than 3000 new dwellings.

Events

30 Nov 2024

Paul Ubana Jones

Live acoustic music at it's best.

30 Nov 2024

Spooks & Sparks 2024

Spooks and Sparks 2024 will make a dazzling return to The Trusts Arena this November!

30 Nov 2024

Stories from young Antarctic explorers

Join the young explorers and artists of our latest exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice.

30 Nov 2024

Wild Streets Festival of Play - Murphy Park

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it.

30 Nov 2024

Yuletide Ukulele with The Nukes

Learn your favourite tune on the Ukulele and a cheeky waiata to go along, followed by a magical p...

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

ALICE - A Wonderland Musical

It's a magical, family-friendly production.

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Christmas at Buckland Hall

Christmas at Buckland Hall is a truly magical event for all the family. 

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Microphotography with Peregrin Hyde

Get ready to blow up the tiny secrets of our universe!